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Joe Sugg - Internet Fame, His Next Chapter and Falling in Love on Strictly

Season 19, Ep. 6

YouTube mega-star turned Strictly finalist and author Joe Sugg joins Kate to chat through his new book Grow, the mad rush of internet fame that kickstarted his career, and his new life with Strictly partner and girlfriend Dianne Buswell.


White Wine Question Time with Kate Thornton is the podcast that brings together well-known guests to answer three thought-provoking questions over three glasses of wine. Discover the friendships behind the entertainment headlines, and listen in on their conversations for a side to the celebrities you've never heard before. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more.

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